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Material Handler Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Material Handler- 2nd Shift

Joliet, IL

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Material Handler will supply other departments with all the materials required to complete ... Communicating shipment issues with department leadership including damaged shipments. * Assist with ...

Material Handler

Hammond, IN · On-site

$22.45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our client is searching for a Material Handler who's ready to jump in, work hard, and grow with ... usage tracking. * Assist operators by ensuring a steady flow of raw materials to maintain ...

Material Handler 3

Wheeling, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This individual will help assist in the coordination of timely and accurate shipping documents and functions. The Material Handler 3 will operate a variety of material handling equipment. If you are ...

Material Handler 3

Wheeling, IL · On-site

$20.49/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This individual will help assist in the coordination of timely and accurate shipping documents and functions. The Material Handler 3 will operate a variety of material handling equipment. If you are ...

Material Handler

Crest Hill, IL · On-site

$20.80/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Material Handler Location: Crest Hill, IL, US, 60403 Segment: Logistics Rich's, also known as Rich ... * Assist management with inventory balances through physical cycle counts. * Label any open ...

Material Handler

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Material Handler / General Production Worker $18-$19/hr | 1st Shift | Forklift Training Opportunity ... Operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment * Assist with packaging, production, and ...

Material Handler

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$19.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Track production schedules, assign materials, and prevent delaysimpactingdelivery timelines * Assist Material Handling teams in preparing and delivering materials to end users

Warehouse Material Handler

Joliet, IL · On-site

$17.50/hr

  • Medical

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of raw material, finished ... Verify product quality through daily inspection * Assist with unloading of product from system into ...

Material Handler

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Material Handler Location: Romeoville, IL, US, 60446 Segment: Logistics Rich's, also known as Rich ... etc. Assist management with inventory balances through physical cycle counts. Label any open ...

Material Handler I

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Material Handler At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join ... Responsible to assist machine operator in the orderly and efficient flow of material in a slitting ...

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How much do material handler assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for material handler assistant in Chicago, IL is $18.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The most popular types of Material Handler jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Material Handler- 2nd Shift

Cresco Labs

Joliet, IL

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Cresco Labs rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 33 rated cannabis dispensaries


Job description

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking Material Handlers to join our Supply Chain team. The Material Handler will supply other departments with all the materials required to complete their tasks. We are looking for associates with great attention to detail to maintain an accurate inventory of cannabis and non-cannabis materials. Material handlers will need to work closely with other departments to help ship/receive cannabis material, supplies and equipment related to the facility operation. Material Handlers are also responsible for shredding plant waste in accordance with the Illinois Department of Agriculture regulations. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

  • Providing departments with all materials needed at the point of use based on work orders/bills of materials provided. 
  • Accurately recording weights and tote counts of all cannabis products being received or shipped out to other facilities or dispensaries.  
  • Follow a first in first out (FIFO) flow of inventory to ensure the shelf-life quality of all perishable stock items 
  • Reports any discrepancies related to cannabis shipments to department leadership and assists in resolving discrepancies.  
  • Assist in tracking and reporting inventory levels to avoid shortages 
  • Assist in the receiving of goods as well as stocking shelves and completing daily supply run for all departments 
  • Operates lift trucks to move equipment/supplies through facility and receive goods from freight carriers 
  • Receive and handoff shipments to freight carriers and small package carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS.  
  • Communicating shipment issues with department leadership including damaged shipments.  
  • Assist with Grow media removal after harvests and Operate shredding equipment to dispose of plant waste on a daily basis.  
  • Other duties to support the overall operation as assigned 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

  • 1 year (2-3 years preferable) of hands-on experience in a factory, production or manufacturing fast-paced environment with measurable goals and working standards, preferred.    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • High level of organizational skill 
  • Deadline driven and detail oriented 
  • Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all company departments and employees 
  • Must be able to operate and complete power industrial lift truck certification/training requirements. 
  • Must be able to work outside in cold and hot environments. 
  • One must be able to work around equipment with moving parts and excessive noise 
  • Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust. 
  • Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.  
  • Requires ability to lift up, lower, push, and pull up to 50 lbs to torso level. 

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.


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